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03-09-2016, 12:25 AM
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#161
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Ventura County, California
Trailer: 2013 19 Escape
Posts: 7,204
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Originally Posted by Rossue
Hi Pat- goes on fine over the aluminum wheels. Lock is a barrel type, which some say is easy to to defeat. All of this beyond a standard coupler lock could be described as overkill, however with a year wait now for a replacement it is peace of mind.
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Ross do you have one ? Pat
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03-09-2016, 12:32 AM
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#162
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Ventura County, California
Trailer: 2013 19 Escape
Posts: 7,204
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Quote:
Originally Posted by LarryandLiz
Hi Pat,
I have a coupler lock and now the California Immobalizer over the tire. The quality of the product seems fine to me. I really have no experience with other products. And don't know how easy the lock would be to mess with. I bought it based on comments by other Escape Forum members. I'm sure any really determined thief could get it off the tire.
When the trailer is parked at home it's on a parking pad facing the street ready to be towed away by any enterprising trailer thief. I also will see how well it travels when we are on the road and leave the trailer untended on a campground.
Liz doesn't like the bright colour but I assume it is painted that way to be noticed when thieves drive by scoping out the trailer.
Larry
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Makes sense to do something . Just a thought ,my kids said how about having a big heavy hard to cut chain attached to trailer frame that is in concrete ? I haven't done that myself . This looks interesting . Thanks Pat
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03-09-2016, 07:00 AM
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#163
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Central, Pennsylvania
Trailer: Escape#5 2022 E19
Posts: 26,268
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03-09-2016, 09:30 AM
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#164
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: SLO County, California
Trailer: 2014 Escape 21C 2019 Expedition
Posts: 5,213
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Patandlinda
Ross do you have one ? Pat
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Bought ours in Chilliwack at a trailer supply store near Escape when we picked up. It was the same price there as from the mfg located on Vancouver Island. $225 CAD as I recall.
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03-09-2016, 10:04 AM
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#165
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Ventura County, California
Trailer: 2013 19 Escape
Posts: 7,204
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Rossue
Bought ours in Chilliwack at a trailer supply store near Escape when we picked up. It was the same price there as from the mfg located on Vancouver Island. $225 CAD as I recall.
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Thanks Ross. Pat
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03-09-2016, 01:07 PM
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#166
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: Parksville, British Columbia
Trailer: 2014 Escape 17B
Posts: 148
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Ralph & Paulette
I bought a Trimax TCL65 locking wheel chock to go on our new 21' (we pick it up in April, hooray!). I also plan to get wheel locks so a thief doesn't just take off the wheel with the locking chock and put on the spare. Does anybody know what size lugs it uses? 1/2"-20RH? Probably also need to know how deep the lug nuts need to be, and if the nuts are a cone seat. If they are 1/2"-20 and cone seat type, McGard makes a 5-lock set (#24538) so I can also lock the spare. Does anybody know?
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I use the same model when I put the trailer in storage, and use a coupler barrel style lock when on the road. The combination works well for me.
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03-28-2016, 02:39 PM
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#167
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Junior Member
Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: Redmond, Washington
Trailer: 2003 Highlander
Posts: 1
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Too bad that price is no longer available
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Originally Posted by Losangeles
I just found another option - the Proven Industries Coupler Lock model 2178
also secures the safety chains, if you want.
It looks as if it may be a stronger design than the MegaHitch Lock.
Anyone using the Proven Industries Coupler Lock model 2178?
$139 here
https://www.rvupgradestore.com/prove...ock-p/2178.htm
unlike some other web sites that sell it for $195!
installation
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I would buy one @ $139, but at $195 it seems very steep!
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03-28-2016, 05:19 PM
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#168
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Member
Join Date: Dec 2015
Location: Lake Worth, Florida
Trailer: 2009 Escape 19
Posts: 58
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Noodle
I would buy one @ $139, but at $195 it seems very steep!
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I ordered and received one, but it would not fit over the Escape hitch. I was told I needed
Atwood coupler lock | best trailer lock online
which is even more expensive. Will give a report once I try it out-it is supposed to be a new design which is even more secure.
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03-28-2016, 06:54 PM
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#169
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Site Team
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: Canyon Lake, Texas
Trailer: 2015 19 "Past Tents", 2021 F150 Lariat 2.7L EB
Posts: 10,222
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Yep, you need the 2516 because of the metal strip along the front of the coupler. I considered it too, but $225? That's too steep for me.
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03-28-2016, 07:12 PM
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#170
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Central, Pennsylvania
Trailer: Escape#5 2022 E19
Posts: 26,268
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why not just remove your tongue jack? no way they can drag the trailer with the stabilizers down
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03-28-2016, 07:51 PM
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#171
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Vancouver, British Columbia
Trailer: 2012 15A
Posts: 398
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My understanding is that the stabilizers are not designed to support the weight of the trailer??
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03-28-2016, 08:24 PM
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#172
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Site Team
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: Canyon Lake, Texas
Trailer: 2015 19 "Past Tents", 2021 F150 Lariat 2.7L EB
Posts: 10,222
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Quote:
Originally Posted by cpaharley2008
why not just remove your tongue jack? no way they can drag the trailer with the stabilizers down
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True, but they're easily raised.
Quote:
Originally Posted by JohnB
My understanding is that the stabilizers are not designed to support the weight of the trailer??
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True, but again, they'd just raise them.
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03-28-2016, 10:17 PM
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#173
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: Benton County, Iowa
Trailer: 2013 Escape 21 Classic Number 6, pulled by 2018 Toyota Highlander
Posts: 8,254
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The best chain I ever bought was Pewag 120 chain. It will ruin the jaw bits on a hundred and fifty dollar pair of bolt cutters without as much as a nick. However, it's not impervious to a grinder/ cutting wheel or the old blue wrench.( Oxy-acetylene cutting torch. ) There are some hardened steel shackles on rekeyable padlocks that are pretty hard too. Again, well equipped thieves with a plan are hard to thwart. Spur of the moment idiots are easier.
Dave
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03-29-2016, 05:44 AM
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#174
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Central, Pennsylvania
Trailer: Escape#5 2022 E19
Posts: 26,268
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My point being on the tongue jack is unless the thief's vehicle matches the hitch height, without the jack the front can not be raised. The stabilizers are designed to hold the weight but not raise the trailer. I have taken my jack off several times with just the stabilizers holding the weight. You could put a concrete block under the tongue as a safety measure. I would not recommend going inside and using the trailer while just on the stabilizers but they will keep the trailer the the level you set it. So you lower the front close to the ground, place a small block, lower the stabilizer, and remove the jack. It would take 2-3 men together to lift the trailer onto the hitch.
Just thinking outloud without my morning coffee.
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04-06-2016, 11:09 AM
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#176
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Olathe, Kansas
Trailer: 2015 21ft Escape "Spirit of the Plains", 2014 GMC Sierra with max tow package
Posts: 1,100
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Sometimes I get really mad trying to secure property from being stolen and just say, If they want it, they can have it. But I always thought the best thing for the trailer would be a hidden GPS device. That way the trailer could be located and possibly the thieves caught. The problem is that on a lot of them, you have to pay a monthy subscription fee. Loren
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04-06-2016, 11:14 AM
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#177
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Site Team
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Portland, Oregon
Trailer: 2014 Escape 5.0 TA
Posts: 11,040
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Quote:
Originally Posted by cpaharley2008
My point being on the tongue jack is unless the thief's vehicle matches the hitch height, without the jack the front can not be raised.
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I don't need the trailer jack. Just let me bring a good floor jack and a 4x4. Or even a crappy floor jack and a chunk of pipe. If I've scoped out your trailer, I'll know what I need to bring. Sad huh?
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2014 Escape 5.0TA
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04-06-2016, 11:29 AM
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#178
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Tampa Bay Area, Florida
Trailer: 2015 Escape 5.0TA (Little Elsie) Extensively Personalized
Posts: 2,969
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Loren & Cathy
Sometimes I get really mad trying to secure property from being stolen and just say, If they want it, they can have it. But I always thought the best thing for the trailer would be a hidden GPS device. That way the trailer could be located and possibly the thieves caught. The problem is that on a lot of them, you have to pay a monthy subscription fee. Loren
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As I see it, I want the low lifes to be busted for grand theft. And if they are busted, they will also face a civil suit after the criminal trial because I will go after any and all assets they may own. As far as the cost is concerned, you don't simply go down to the corner lot and get a new Escape tomorrow. At my age, I can more afford a monthly charge than I can the loss of limited RVing time I may have left, and I don't want a stickie.
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04-06-2016, 11:32 AM
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#179
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Ventura County, California
Trailer: 2013 19 Escape
Posts: 7,204
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Quote:
Originally Posted by C&G in FL
As I see it, I want the low lifes to be busted for grand theft. And if they are busted, they will also face a civil suit after the criminal trial because I will go after any and all assets they may own. As far as the cost is concerned, you don't simply go down to the corner lot and get a new Escape tomorrow. At my age, I can more afford a monthly charge than I can the loss of limited RVing time I may have left, and I don't want a stickie.
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04-06-2016, 12:24 PM
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#180
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Central, Pennsylvania
Trailer: Escape#5 2022 E19
Posts: 26,268
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Quote:
Originally Posted by C&G in FL
As I see it, I want the low lifes to be busted for grand theft. And if they are busted, they will also face a civil suit after the criminal trial because I will go after any and all assets they may own. As far as the cost is concerned, you don't simply go down to the corner lot and get a new Escape tomorrow. At my age, I can more afford a monthly charge than I can the loss of limited RVing time I may have left, and I don't want a stickie.
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More than likely it will be your insurance company suing since they paid you for the loss.
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